Collections Manager – Museum

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim – to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the Museum

Orange Regional Museum is a vibrant, award-winning museum located on Wiradjuri Country in the heart of Central West NSW. Through innovative exhibitions, programming, and community partnerships, the Museum shares rich and diverse stories of people and place — from deep time to the present.

With a growing collection, a dynamic team, and a strong community focus, Orange Regional Museum plays a vital role in the cultural life of Orange and the surrounding region.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Collections Manager to manage and care for the Museum’s collection, oversee object movements and loans, and support public access to the collection through exhibitions and community engagement.

You will work collaboratively with Museum staff, donors, and community partners to ensure the collection is preserved, accessible, and actively used to tell the stories of our region.

In this role you will:

*Manage and document the Museum’s collection in line with national standards
*Oversee the care, storage, conservation, and display of collection items
*Coordinate loans and object movements for permanent and temporary exhibitions
*Liaise with community stakeholders regarding donations and loans
*Support public programming and community skill-building in collection care

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of NSW’s most dynamic regional museums and to work with a team committed to innovation, community connection, and cultural leadership.

View the full Position Description on Council’s website.

What can we offer?

*Weekly Salary: $ 1,526.64 (plus superannuation)
*Permanent Full-time position – 35 hours per week
*Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off
*Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
*Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
*A range of in-house and external training opportunities
*Free access to EAP services for you and your family

What do you need?

You will bring:
*Tertiary qualifications in Collection Management, Museum Studies, or a related field
*Demonstrated experience in managing museum collections and/or art collections
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
*A collaborative, community-focused approach to working within a team and with external stakeholders

At Orange City Council, we value respect, ownership, high performance, customer focus, safety, diversity, and leadership. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Orange Regional Museum Manager, Mary-Liz Andrews on (02) 6393 8171.